How to make 33k points into One Way from LHR to SFO
May 30, 2017, 6:40 pm
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How to make 33k points into One Way from LHR to SFO
Hi - I recently found out that I would need to cut short an open ended EU trip I am in the midst of and will need to travel from London to SFO (or OAK) on August 13th. Normal fares are quite high given the month.
I have 33k points on my Amex Premier Gold and was wondering how to leverage that for a one way ticket. I have Star Gold through United and I understand that it can be transferred to ANA or Aeroplan but one-way is an issue with former and latter needs a Canada travel. I am ok with not traveling Star Alliance (outside of lounge access there really isn't much more I would miss) but unsure which of the various other airlines might be best to make this happen. Any advice would be enormously appreciated!!!!
I have 33k points on my Amex Premier Gold and was wondering how to leverage that for a one way ticket. I have Star Gold through United and I understand that it can be transferred to ANA or Aeroplan but one-way is an issue with former and latter needs a Canada travel. I am ok with not traveling Star Alliance (outside of lounge access there really isn't much more I would miss) but unsure which of the various other airlines might be best to make this happen. Any advice would be enormously appreciated!!!!
May 30, 2017, 6:46 pm
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I am not aware of any requirement to fly via Canada when redeeming Aeroplan points for a flight operated by a partner airline.
May 30, 2017, 7:51 pm
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Thanks much for weighing in Mia. For some reason I thought I had read that in a blog post about Aeroplan needing a Canada route but now I cannot seem to find it. I might have been quite mistaken. Would you recommend that I then try Aeroplan or would there be another airline that Amex also transfers into that might provide a better option for this one way award ticket?
May 30, 2017, 9:45 pm
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Be sure to also checkout the LLC airlines that fly that route.
Award flights are going to be hard to find for that time and for that route, but there is always a possibility so search each program you can transfer into and their partners that show availability.
Award flights are going to be hard to find for that time and for that route, but there is always a possibility so search each program you can transfer into and their partners that show availability.
May 31, 2017, 11:59 pm
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